Religion

Paul, the writer of 1 Corinthians, says in verse 31 “But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.” Now the question that we as the church have to answer is what are the higher gifts or greater gifts? The only way to do this is to look at the surrounding context of chapters 12 and 13.

Antioch
Church of Christ
• Minister Gene Kearns. The church is located at 3510 Keefer Road in Corinth.
• Sunday school from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; worship service at 10:45 a.m. and evening worship at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 859-824-6470.

Years ago, I visited with a woman who sold biblical toys, action figures of Bible characters like Moses, David and Goliath and Jesus.
The Jesus doll, about twice the size of a G.I. Joe, had movable fingers and joints and if you pressed a button on Jesus’ back he talked.
As the woman demonstrated, Jesus started reciting Bible verses -- and wouldn’t stop.
I was there to interview the woman for a newspaper story and tried to have a conversation with her but couldn’t concentrate because Jesus wouldn’t stop talking.

My junior year of high school was when I felt the strong call of God upon my life. One specific moment during that time stands out amongst all of the rest. It was a cool, breezy night as I was walking across the street from my aunt Seresa’s to my mamaws and I almost got to her driveway when I heard the voice of God, as it thundered in my mind, “If you will preach my word, I will save your family.”

Bethany Baptist
• April 5 – Sunrise service followed by breakfast. Easter egg hunt after 11 a.m. worship service. There will be no evening services.
• Sunday School at 10 a.m.; worship service at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m.

Bible Believers Baptist
• A new church in the Grant County area. Bible believing, old fashion hymns, preaching and spiritual songs, sound bible teaching and mission minded.

Jesus Christ gave His life for us, so that we have life abundantly. He covered our sins, paying huge debts. Why not give our lives for the service of the Lord? Living for Jesus is more meaningful than living for ourselves. How shall we follow His footsteps, so that others can see Him through us?
Prayer. It is our personal relationship with God.
Live as God called us. Everyone is precious in the eyes of the Lord. We must remember that God sees everyone the same and loves everyone equally.